Want to know if you and your new date will go the distance? A new study suggests it could be as simple as 1, 2, 3…

A group of experts believe they've finally found a way to test whether a couple have the potential to last.

According to four Harvard mathematicians (yes, science!), if you find someone who answers three specific questions in the same way as you then cupid's been doing his rounds – you two are the perfect match! So what are these questions? Perhaps they involve your political leanings or whether you want one kid or two? Nope. The brains behind online dating site OK Cupid reckon these are the relationship deciders:

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1. Do you like horror movies?
2. Have you ever travelled around another country alone?
3. Wouldn't it be fun to chuck it all in and go live on a boat?A 'compatibility algorithm' lead the four experts to come up with the three questions, which they say are an indicator of perfect future happiness.
But we're not so sure – there are plenty of other things we'd want to know about a guy before we start posting couple selfies and losing our single-gal freedom. Here's our list of the ten questions you need to ask a guy before you know if he's worth your time:

1. Have you ever whipped out your guitar at a party and sung along to Jason Miraz? With your eyes closed?

2. When listing your top five daily essentials, does a tin of Vaseline make an appearance?

3. Have you ever decanted a bottle of Tesco's own-brand merlot, allowed it to 'breathe', to then poured a glass for a sniff and a mouth swill before you'll drink it?

4. You're hosting a dinner party…would Iceland chicken goujons and a bottle of ketchup be on the menu?

5. Do you have barrels of protein powder lined up on your windowsill alongside a plastic spout bottle?

6. Have you ever stood in your bathroom mirror topless and taken a selfie…to let the world know about your new haircut?

7. Would you feel safe in the hands of a female pilot?

8. You're at a bar – does your wallet accidentally open to reveal a stash of conveniently fanned £50 notes?

9. What's the first word that pops into your head when you hear the following words?
Hand
Rubber
UKIP
Feminist

10. Have you ever felt the urge to wear tassels?

What questions do you think a guy should be asked before a date? Let us know @cosmopolitanUK

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